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Iceland Connection Adventure Retreat

Reykjavik, Iceland
Cost: $4850
July 16th – 23rd, 2025

Welcome to the Iceland Connection Adventure Retreat!

 “Experience the enchantment of Iceland with 4 or 5 days of riding across the Icelandic countryside plus gentle horse connection and equine-assisted learning and coaching – all while finding your  inner zen with yoga alongside a herd of Icelandic horses. Followed by 2 days of awe-inspiring adventures: hiking to waterfalls at the Snæfellsjökull National Park, soaking in warm rivers and hot springs, swimming in pristine pools.

“The cure for exhaustion is not necessarily rest, it is wholeheartedness” (Brother David Sendall-Rast). 

Get ready for an awesome week of fun and adventure! Please feel free to call or email us if you have further questions. colleen@womensquest.com

What to Expect 

4 to 5 days of incredible horse riding each day plus a unique opportunity to connect with yourself, nature and your horses on a deep level. Plus 2 days of hiking the Icelandic countryside, and soaking in hot springs! Led by Colleen Cannon. 

Highlights:

  • 5 nights lodging at  Breiðabólsstaður farm with healthy, organic food and 4 or 5 days of guided horseback rides plus HORSE CONNECTION AND AWARENESS, Equine Assisted FUN! 
  • 2 nights at Air BNB guesthouse with hiking,  waterfalls and more at
    Snæfellsjökull National Park
  • Pre-Retreat to get over jet lag: In Reykjavik, July 15th Sky Lagoon Hot Spring experience  and shopping.   www.kirs.is. Arndís Jóhannsdóttir, is the owner of this magnificent hidden jewel in Reykjavik. This is a co-op of 11 female artists which handmade amazing local arts and crafts
  • Daily relaxation practices including yoga for centered riding, meditation, and Qigong, designed to relax and empower. The horses participate with us and many times we get an amazing relaxation re-set during shivansana. 
  • Krauma Hot Spring and Spa which is next to our guesthouse for day or night hot springs *extra fee
  • Visit the highest-flow hot spring Europe: Deildartunguhver
  • Tour of Reykholt where we will visit Borgarfjörður, which is a museum, rich in the culture and history of the sagas, music, geology, and the life story of Snorri Sturluson that lived in the valley near our farm
  • An evening of sound meditation
  • Amazing locally sourced meals and cooking class with Beta, our culinary expert for the week at Breiðabólsstaður farm. All food will be made with local Icelandic ingredients and medicinal herbs. Beta prepares delicious food at every meal with sack lunches for our horse rides. She will even teach us how to bake the BEST BREAD ON EARTH!
  • Transportation during the week. Pick up and drop of in Reykjavik 
  • Lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences
  • Professional instruction and guidance

Included in the Price:

5 days at the at the charming Breiðabólsstaður farm guesthouse with breathtaking views, healthy food and horses right out your window.

2 days at Air BNB on Snæfellsjökull National Park, with incredible hiking, waterfalls and more.

 What is not included in the price:

  • 3 lunches on your own.
  • 2 dinners on your own.
  • Entry in to the Pools and Hot Springs after every ride, and entry into Krauma Hot Spring and Hvanmsvík Hot Spring
  • Entry into the Sky Lagoon on July 15th
  • lodging on July 15th, the night before the retreat starts
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Airfare
  • Transportation to Reykjavik on July 15th. There is the Flybus available. 
  • Transportation back to the airport with Oli on July 23rd.  It is $39.

See you in Iceland! With excitement and anticipation,  Colleen Cannon